National News
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Time’s up for mobile money loan defaulters, telecoms tighten the noose
The world of digital lending is about to get tougher for loan defaulters in Uganda, as telecom companies prepare to…
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UgandaAt62: Ugandans speak out on unresolved national issues
As Uganda celebrates 62 years of independence, the national flag flies high across the country. But beneath the fanfare of…
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UgandaAt62: I practiced witchcraft to secure NRA’s victory, says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged the role of traditional healers, often referred to as witches, in the National Resistance Army’s…
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Uganda’s business confidence stays strong despite decline in PMI
Uganda’s business confidence remains solid, even as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped slightly to 54.2 in September. Despite the…
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Makerere University drops in global ranking
Makerere University, Uganda’s top institution of higher learning, has slipped in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024,…
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UBOS clarifies census report pull down, defends 2024 data
In a move to foster transparency and maintain public trust, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has addressed concerns over…
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BOU lowers interest rate to 9.75% as inflation eases
On October 7, 2024, the Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25…
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Pastor kayanja testifies against sodomy claims
On Monday, the Mwanga II Magistrates Court was filled as Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Centre Church testified against…
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Kasese man sentenced to nine years for killing protected wildlife species
In a ruling aimed at bolstering Uganda’s wildlife conservation efforts, the Kasese Chief Magistrate’s Court sentenced Mulengya Yowasi to nine…
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CENSUS 2024: Ugandans react to UBOS’s pulling down of the census report
The bustling streets of Kampala are abuzz with chatter and speculation following the Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)’s recent…
